A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6762366 Details
Epoch: 315 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 50741831 epoch_slot_no: 25031 block_no: 6762189 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 72282 time: 2022-01-16 04:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a44bcb944efb0f3d2c8666249b1b9da41e6d97747461806fa98f9c2676d449aBlock Operator
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